North Lincolnshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Lincolnshire's overall crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, 1.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents (502 cases), a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 that exceeds the UK average by 13%. This suggests a persistent challenge in managing public safety, particularly in areas with high foot traffic such as retail centres and transport hubs. Shoplifting (10.1% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.5%) also featured prominently, with the latter 49% above the UK average. These trends may be partly explained by the month's unique context: dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping, all of which could contribute to increased public disorder and retail crime. However, the rate of violent crimes remains higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's demographic profile as a post-industrial town with a mix of older and younger populations. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types highlights specific vulnerabilities that require targeted interventions. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), both below the UK average, suggest that property crimes are not the primary concern in this area. Instead, the focus should be on mitigating violent and public order offences through community policing and environmental strategies that address the root causes of these incidents.

November 2025 saw a sharp 35.7% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 14 to 19 cases. This spike, while still below the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), raises questions about targeted criminal activity or seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 34.8% (135 to 88), a decline that may reflect improved community engagement or the impact of local initiatives. The most striking divergence from the UK average lies in public order offences, which were 49% higher than the national rate (0.5 vs 0.5 per 1,000). This suggests a unique challenge in managing public spaces, possibly linked to the area's mix of industrial and residential zones. Bicycle theft also rose by 21.4%, tied to increased cycling during darker evenings. These shifts underscore the complex relationship between local demographics and crime patterns, requiring nuanced policing strategies.

North Lincolnshire's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% decline from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area 1.4% below the UK average, a marginal but notable shift. On a daily basis, 41 crimes were reported each day, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 139 residents, a rate that reflects the local population's exposure to crime. The drop in anti-social behaviour (-34.8%) and possession of weapons (-54.5%) suggests potential improvements in community safety measures or seasonal factors. This monthly exposure figure, while lower than the previous month, still highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in high-risk areas such as town centres and transport hubs.